Healthcare on the Rocks · 2025-03-07 · 22 min
In this episode of Healthcare on the Rocks: Employee Benefits with a Twist , hosts Brittany Hardaway and Rachael Baumgartner sit down with Dr. Janet Young, Clinical Analytics Advisor at Springbuk, to unpack a growing challenge for employers: the rising costs of diabetes care. Dr. Young shares that diabetes-related spending has surged by 38% over the past three years - far outpacing other chronic conditions . A major driver? The skyrocketing use of GLP-1 agonists, medications originally developed for diabetes but now widely used for weight loss. "More than 40% of members with type 2 diabetes filled a prescription for GLP-1s last year - double the rate from four years ago," she notes. While these medications offer powerful benefits, including improved glucose control and cardiovascular protection, their costs continue to climb, creating tough decisions for employer-sponsored health plans. As employers strategize for the future, Dr. Young emphasizes three key priorities: tracking diabetes trends, proactively addressing prediabetes, and ensuring equitable access to care.
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